At this moment, the Loose Cultivators of Cyan Dragon Bay Market were gathered not far away to watch.

It was obvious to everyone that the Ding Family was about to abandon Cyan Dragon Bay.

The Ding Family had been operating here for over a thousand years, and it was a decisive move, akin to severing a limb, making the Loose Cultivators watching click their tongues in amazement.

"This Ding Family, they really have the heart for it!"

"Do they have a choice? With only half a Spirit Vein and having to pay tribute to the Celestial Skill Sect, the Ding Family with so many people doesn't live much better than us Loose Cultivators!"

"Hey, look, isn't that Shen Talisman Master?"

"It's Shen Talisman Master! Without Shen Talisman Master, the Ding Family wouldn't have the guts to migrate with the whole clan!"

"Will the Celestial Skill Sect let them go?"

"Of course not. That's why Shen Talisman Master is here!"

"Back in the day, Shen Talisman Master almost tore down half of Cyan Dragon Bay Market!"

Indeed, as the Ding Family Cultivators were preparing to depart, Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang from the Celestial Skill Sect hurried to stop them.

The two collaborated, their faces frosty, and placed the label of "sect betrayal" on the Ding Family.

"Senior Sister Hu's words are misguided!"

Ding Yijin calmly said, "My younger brother seeks medical treatment, our clan wishes to live in the Immortal City; they have never joined the Celestial Skill Sect, so where does the talk of betrayal come in?"

"As for the ten or so of us who joined the Celestial Skill Sect, escorting my younger brother and clansmen to the Immortal City, what's wrong with that?"

"Senior Sister Hu, stop slandering. If escorting clansmen for migration is seen as betrayal of the Sect, who would dare join the Celestial Skill Sect?"

Evidently, Ding Yijin had thought his arguments through beforehand.

Hu Ningxiang shouted back, "Sophistry! You even brought your possessions, and yet you dare to argue here!"

Ding Yijin was innocent-faced, "We Cultivators all carry our possessions with us, don't we? Senior Sister Hu, stop making baseless accusations."

At this moment, Shen Xuan was getting impatient.

"Patriarch Ding, start moving with your clan! Don't delay."

He glanced at Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang and coldly said.

"Leave and go back."

His tone was full of disdain.

He didn't bother to address them as Fellow Daoists.

Hu Ningxiang's face froze, glaring angrily at Shen Xuan, just about to speak.

But she was stopped by Tan Xingkong, who asked first, "Fellow Daoist Shen, what do you mean by this?"

"Celestial Skill Sect's internal affairs, what right do you have to interfere!"

He had heard of Shen Xuan's formidable combat power.

Once, Shen Xuan had overcome Cyan Dragon Bay Market, fighting one against three, driving away three Foundation Establishment members from the Red Rainbow Sect.

One of them was even in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

That was twenty years ago.

At the time, Shen Xuan was merely in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Now, Shen Xuan has stepped into the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

His combat ability has reached another level, likely beyond what he and Hu Ningxiang could withstand.

Shen Xuan coldly glanced at Tan Xingkong.

"The Ding Family has a few Immortal Seeds with decent aptitude. I've reported to my master to have them accepted as Outer Disciples in the Cyan Cloud Sect."

"I want to see how bold your Celestial Skill Sect is, daring to harm my Cyan Cloud Sect disciples, endangering their kin!"

"Are you spies from the Demon Sect placed in the Celestial Skill Sect?"

"Trying to provoke a sect war between Cyan Cloud Sect and Celestial Skill Sect?"

Shen Xuan had seen many instances of false accusations.

He simply threw it back at them.

Making Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang tongue-tied, unable to respond.

The Cyan Cloud Sect is one of the seven major sects of Song Country.

Their Celestial Skill Sect is merely a medium sect, with only one Golden Core member; they are no match for the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang exchanged glances, each showing a look of helplessness.

After all, the background difference between the two sides is too great.

Shen Xuan wants to protect the Ding Family, and indeed they have no means to counter this.

At this moment, a sound of space tearing came from behind once more.

A streak of Escape Light hurriedly arrived.

"Senior Brother Huang, you finally came!"

Tan Xingkong exhaled a long breath of relief.

The Escape Light dissipated, revealing a silver-haired, youthful-faced Cultivator.

With a sinister appearance, clearly not one for easy negotiation.

Ding Yijin transmitted a message to Shen Xuan.

"This is Huang Haozhe from the Celestial Skill Sect, Late Stage Foundation Establishment Realm, quite capable, and renowned. Shen Talisman Master must be cautious."

At the same time, Tan Xingkong was also transmitting a message to Huang Haozhe.

He coldly glanced at the brothers Ding Yijin and Ding Yixuan.

Ultimately, he still walked up to Shen Xuan.

Clasping fists, he greeted, "Huang Haozhe of Celestial Skill Sect greets Fellow Daoist Shen of Cyan Cloud Sect."

Shen Xuan casually returned the courtesy and asked, "What guidance does Fellow Daoist Huang offer?"

"Guidance is too much. I have heard Fellow Daoist Shen has profound Daoist Techniques; humbled as I am, I am eager on seeing them firsthand. Why not exchange pointers?"

If he were to let the Cultivators of Ding Family relocate the entire clan without protest.

The Celestial Skill Sect's face would be entirely lost.

Huang Haozhe deemed himself an old hand at Late Stage Foundation Establishment, possessing Spiritual Power far exceeding Shen Xuan's.

As long as he can defeat Shen Xuan, he could, before everyone, deflate Shen Xuan's pride, making him leave in defeat.

As for the Ding Family brothers, they are merely two Foundation Establishment Early Stage members from an unqualified family; without Shen Xuan's support, wouldn't they be left to his mercy?

The Celestial Skill Sect had been slow to act.

Precisely because they were apprehensive about the relationship between the Ding Family and Shen Xuan.

Upon receiving Tan Xingkong's message, Celestial Skill Sect dispatched Huang Haozhe to take charge of the situation.

Traveling swiftly, he finally arrived in time.

Being a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, to challenge someone in the Middle Stage.

Originally carried the intent to bully the weak.

Shen Xuan seemed to be smiling subtly, as if he had anticipated this.

He knew all along.

The Celestial Skill Sect would not easily let the Ding Family Cultivators depart.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, I have urgent matters, and no time to delay here."

"How about this. You Celestial Skill Sect's three Fellow Daoists come at me together."

Shen Xuan remained composed, speaking calmly.

As if he was discussing a trivial matter.

Not placing the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Celestial Skill Sect in his eyes at all.

One Late Stage, two Middle Stage.

Twenty years ago, he fought one against three, making Red Rainbow Sect Cultivators search the ground for their teeth.

Now, facing Celestial Skill Sect, he wouldn't treat them differently.

Shen Xuan spoke quietly.

Yet it shocked Celestial Skill Sect's people into silence.

It was the first time they had seen such an arrogant person.

Not only crossing a minor Realm for Magical Combat.

But insisting the opponents were inadequate, asking them to come at once.

Clearly disdaining Huang Haozhe's power.

Huang Haozhe's face turned bright red.

Now, he understood clearly.

Shen Xuan never gave himself a proper look.

"Very well. Fellow Daoist Shen is a high-ranking cultivator. We, as disciples of a lesser sect, are fortunate to receive guidance from Fellow Daoist Shen. The opportunity is rare!"

"Junior Brother Tan, Junior Sister Hu, we shall advance together!"

He didn't hesitate.

The challenge was issued, with everyone's eyes on them, there was no turning back.

At this juncture, Huang Zhehao had no escape route.

Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang both stepped forward, standing on either side of Huang Haozhe, each with a serious expression.

"Wait!"

Shen Xuan suddenly frowned.

The three of them, Huang Haozhe included, all breathed a sigh of relief.

The sense of pressure Shen Xuan gave them was too intense.

Huang Haozhe asked, "Has Fellow Daoist Shen reconsidered?"

Shen Xuan ignored him.

He directly addressed a certain void a hundred feet away, "Fellow Daoist Ling, reveal yourself!"

"I knew I couldn't hide from Fellow Daoist Shen!"

A hearty voice rang out.

A figure in a red robe appeared in the void, none other than Ling Baoshi from the Red Rainbow Sect, a cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Huang Haozhe was shocked.

Ling Baoshi's concealment technique was so advanced that even he did not detect it.

But Shen Xuan saw through it with a single word, forcing him to reveal himself.

The Celestial Skill Sect and Red Rainbow Sect are neighbors, and he had long heard of Ling Baoshi's reputation.

A Battle Hall expert of the Red Rainbow Sect, meticulously trained core formation seed.

In front of Shen Xuan, he laughed it off to hide his unease.

"Why don't you join in as well, Fellow Daoist Ling?"

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

These words left everyone thunderstruck.

It turned out that Talisman Master Shen still didn't think it was lively enough.

He even wanted to take on someone from the late stage of Foundation Establishment of the Red Rainbow Sect.

"Impossible!"

"Ling has no such intention!"

Ling Baoshi solemnly said, "Fellow Daoist Shen's Daoist techniques are profound, Ling admits defeat and is not your equal."

"Ling merely wishes to witness it firsthand, there's no need for Fellow Daoist Shen to take it to heart!"

Shen Xuan sized up Ling Baoshi, seeing his upright expression, and couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration.

A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm.

In a situation where he had no assurance, Ling Baoshi made the choice most beneficial to himself.

That was to watch from a distance, to remain an outsider, observing the victory or defeat of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Celestial Skill Sect.

No matter who won or lost, he would be pleased with the outcome.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch. If I and the three fellow Daoists from the Celestial Skill Sect spar, Fellow Daoist Ling cannot watch for free!"

"How about this! Let's make a wager."

Ling Baoshi was stunned.

After a few breaths, he asked, "Please, Fellow Daoist Shen, clarify."

"Ten breaths. If, after ten breaths, even one of the three fellow Daoists from the Celestial Skill Sect remains standing, I lose."

"Henceforth, matters of the Ding Family would have nothing to do with me."

"If within ten breaths, all three cannot stand, then I win."

"Fellow Daoist Ling can put up a hundred thousand spirit stones as the stakes, how about it?"

With these words,

everyone was numb.

Ling Baoshi was dumbstruck.

He had never seen someone so arrogant.

Even if the three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Celestial Skill Sect couldn't defeat him.

How could it be possible that they couldn't hold out for even ten breaths with their defensive magical treasures?

Shen Xuan had only just entered the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

At most, he was at the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer.

Where did he get the confidence to boast so brazenly?

Unless he had the strength of Foundation Establishment Perfection.

"With such a big winning chance, yet Fellow Daoist Ling is so hesitant, it shows how little you think of the strength of the three fellow Daoists from the Celestial Skill Sect!"

Shen Xuan smirked.

"Simply put, you should join in as well to avoid wasting my time."

Shen Xuan's intentions were clear.

He wouldn't let Ling Baoshi watch the magical combat between him and the cultivators from the Celestial Skill Sect for free.

Either join in or accept the wager.

Ling Baoshi pondered repeatedly.

And eventually capitulated.

"Fine, I accept the wager. A hundred thousand spirit stones, ready anytime."

"It all depends on Fellow Daoist Shen's ability!"

Having said that, Ling Baoshi cupped his fists and saluted Huang Haozhe and the others.

"Three fellow Daoists from the Celestial Skill Sect, Fellow Daoist Shen is a high-ranking cultivator with a well-known reputation. Do your best!"

"With so many fellow Daoists present, everyone can testify."

"Even if Fellow Daoist Shen makes any mistake, no blame shall fall on your heads."

Ling Baoshi's words were pleasing.

The three from the Celestial Skill Sect were cursing him internally.

He would rather put up a hundred thousand spirit stones as a wager than fight alongside them.

Clearly afraid of Shen Xuan!

However, they were all indignant.

Especially Huang Haozhe, who was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, a small realm above Shen Xuan.

He thought to himself that even if he couldn't win, he couldn't possibly lose in ten breaths.

Even more, he couldn't be unable to get back on his feet.

Shen Xuan glanced at the three from the Celestial Skill Sect.

And smiled slightly.

"Alright, the magical combat can start."

"You should first activate your defensive magical treasures."

Huang Haozhe felt a chill in his heart.

Without hesitation, yellow spiritual light rose from his body, and he summoned a bronzed ancient-looking bronze bell magical treasure.

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

"A Tier Two Middle Grade bell-shaped defensive magical treasure, not bad."

Tan Xingkong and Hu Ningxiang also activated their respective defensive magical treasures.

Tan Xingkong's white jade fan in his hand swelled in the wind to two meters, shielding his body.

Hu Ningxiang's was a white cloud handkerchief, floating in front of her, following the route of yielding to overcome the unyielding.

Simultaneously, the three of them activated their protective spirit shields, firmly protecting their flesh bodies.

"Begin!"

With that, Shen Xuan opened his mouth, emitting a sound like thunder crashing into the sea.

A Great Success Level [Vigorous Shock], rolling an invisible sound wave, swept towards the three from the Celestial Skill Sect like a deluge.

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